Fast & Furious 5K
Welcome to the Fast & Furious 5K swim, presented by French Creek Racing! New this year: 1.5 mile and 1K options. All swims will start at 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA.
Swimmers must provide their own transportation (or walk/run) back to the starting area. Transportation can be provided for an additional fee. All swims will pass through the narrow straits of the locally legendary Catfish Dam. All swimmers MUST either have their own kayaker, OR wear a New Wave Swim Buoy.
Swimmers may drop 1 (one) small bag at the starting line with their own clothing, towels, hydration, and snacks. It is recommended to drop warm clothing as needed.
Events:
- 1K Fun Swim: Will pass through the Catfish Dam and finish at 93 W. Indian Lane in Port Indian. This will be an UNTIMED (or self-timed) event, and awards will not be given.
- 1.5 mile swim: Will be all downstream, finishing at 1 E. Indian Lane in Port Indian.
- SwimRun: A 1.5 mile swim, exiting at 1 E. Indian lane, followed by a 1.5 mile run back to the starting line.
- 5K Swim: Will start off going 3/4 mile upstream with the remainder of the swim going downstream to finish at 1 E. Indian Lane
Parking and directions:
Use the GPS address - 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA 19403. There is plenty of space available in this parking lot! Absolutely no parking in front of the launch area.
Schedule:
- Thursday 4/30: Online registration closes at midnight.
- Saturday 5/2: 9:30AM - 5K swimmers start from 1400 S. Trooper Rd.
- Saturday 5/2: 9:35AM - 1.5 mile swimmers and SwimRunners start from 1400 S. Trooper Rd.
- Saturday 5/2: 9:40AM - 1K swimmers start from 1400 S. Trooper Rd.
- Saturday 5/2: 12:00PM - Finish time cutoff
- Saturday 5/3: 12:45PM - Awards ceremony at 1400 S. Trooper Rd.
There are no refunds for this event. The rain date is Sunday May 3 if required. In the event of a cancellation, any entries would be deferred to the following year's event, or to another FCR event of your choice. Custom awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each race.
Course Maps: 5K Swim, 1.5 Mile Swim, SwimRun = 1.5 Mile Swim + 1.7 Mile Run, 1K Swim
Wetsuits: Allowed if water temperature is below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cutoff time: 2.5 hours, or 12 Noon, at the latest.
Inclement Weather Policy: Races held rain or shine. Postponed due to lightning or water quality. Decision made 2 hours prior to first heat.
No Refunds for any reason, including event cancellation. Deferral options available.
